Kent bluegrass bands

Blend some banjo picking with harmonica harmonies and you’ll have the makings of a classic Bluegrass Band. Our professional performers can bring more than the sounds of the South to your event – book one in the Kent, OR area and see for yourself!

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Based in Tualatin, Oregon – the award winning original roots music group Kathy Boyd & Phoenix Rising continues to stack up awards and accolades while performing their high-energy shows throughout the West. Awards include guitar player Dennis Nelson being named 2008 Roots Music Association Bluegrass Songwriter of the Year and banjo player Tom Tower winning 2010 City Love Music Contest. The band holds the title of the International Music & Entertainment Association 2015 Bluegrass Group of the...(more)

Mixing an eclectic variety of popular music with unconventional "B-side" hits, The SlimJims put their alternative upbeat twist on over five decades of quality American roots music.
They've distilled the best of 40's traditional western, 50's rock-n-roll, 60's folk, and 70's country into one tall cool refreshing drink you can sip all night long.
So just click on their calendar to catch them at a favorite venue near you.
You won't go away thirsting for another...(more)

Your event will come to life with the energy, talent, and enthusiasm of Lisa, Theresa, and Daniel Hanson. Dazzling audiences everywhere with new and fresh arrangements, this dynamic trio brings you the best of Western Swing, yodeling mastery, rousing fiddle tunes and blazing harmony combined with humor and audience participation.
The beautiful harmonies and vocal arrangements of The Hanson Family have gained them much recognition in the music world as well as the honor of winning, among...(more)

The Neighorhood Boys are an acoustic trio based in Seattle, Washington. Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Western Swing, and Jazz are genres which help describe our repertoire. The instruments are violin, mandolin, guitar, and sometimes 5-string banjo. We play both instrumentals and vocal numbers. We're all good friends who play music well.(more)

Weaving the soulful passion of blues and rock with the honesty of folk, married musical duo Mr. & Mrs. Something offer a refreshing taste of hope that feels like coming home. The blending of two voices is a wondrous thing. The joining of two lives is even more beautiful. How rare and wonderful when the same two voices and the same two lives sing together in harmony.
Since recording their first demo where they performed a combined 12 different instruments in 2012, the multi-faceted duo has...(more)

Cosmo's Dream is an Americana/Bluegrass trio. They can play without amplification, or they have PA and lights if required for your event. They are appropriate for weddings, parties, and concerts. They play a variety of material ranging from traditional bluegrass, country, folk, and pop oriented acoustic music.
The band is comprised of husband-wife duo Steve and Kristi Nebel and singer-songwriter, guitarist Gen Obata, all residents of Tacoma, WA. They met in 2012 at a local folk music...(more)

FarmStrong, a four piece acoustic band based in the Dungeness Valley on the Olympic Peninsula, fuses a multitude of American roots sounds together, using their world-class vocal harmony singing as a foundation. Each individual in the band brings a wealth of bluegrass picking and singing experience to the band, but what separates the band from the traditional bluegrass fold is a far more nuanced approach to instrumentation, and a very diverse set of songs, ranging from traditional bluegrass...(more)

For Over 25 Years... Providing Exceptional Entertainment Of All Styles!
Live Ensembles and Dance Bands, Premium Affordable DJ Services, Elegant String Quartets and Trios, Comedians, Variety Entertainers and Stage Shows, Celebrity Emcees and Keynote Speakers. All the Best in Local Talent and National Acts. Our Professional Consultants currently serve: New York, New Jersey, The San Francisco Bay Area, Chicago, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Portland, Southwest Oregon, Boston, New...(more)

'Vintage Grass' is an upbeat and highly skilled bluegrass duet (and now trio upon request!) from Sonoma, California... the heart of wine country. We love to have fun, but more importantly we're some of the best bluegrass pickers on the west coast. We're multi-instrumentalists, but our main focus is guitar and banjo (with upright bass on demand). We also offer guitar/mandolin, and guitar/guitar configurations.
Some songs we do:
Wagon Wheel
Rocky Top
Foggy Mountain Breakdown
Man of...(more)

Teton Shadow plays acoustic music covering many genres. The duo is made up of two musicians/vocalists (Nyk and Diane) who have been playing instruments and singing for over twenty years. Both Nyk and Diane have a music foundation in Folk, Western, Bluegrass, and Celtic music making them appealing to all walks of life. They grew up playing music with fathers and other family members performing folk and bluegrass music. They can be background or they can do a full show, whichever fits you best;...(more)

Peter Petty is a band leader that tests (and coins) the adage “There are no small rooms, just louder ones.” Truly the consummate entertainer, he will thrill as a duo with just a guitar or piano, or build up the band all the way to his 11 piece "Titans of Terpsichore!" full swing orchestra, equally engaging audiences from one to 10,000. Experienced, professional, and remarkably versatile, Peter Petty is eager to work with you to deliver exactly the program you desire for your event. He is...(more)

Voted the #1 country/rock band for 2014 & 2015 by NBC's King 5 Best Of: Jones & Fischer is one of the most in-demand event bands in the western US; having played hundreds of weddings, corporate functions, public events, and private parties, as well as sharing the stage with Craig Morgan, A Thousand Horses, Trace Adkins, Gloriana, Big N Rich, Wade Bowen, Blackberry Smoke, etc. With their young, high energy show and 400+ song catalog, J & F will make your event the most lively, upbeat and...(more)

Professional, unique, & captivating,.... Leipers Fork Bluegrass perform regional, nationally & internationally for Festivals, Fairs, Weddings, Corporate Events, Universities, Churches, all types of Venues. They're a hard driving, hard working group that enjoys getting the audience involved in the performances. Folks respond well to the group with the humor and professionalism that is announced in the Leipers Fork Bluegrass shows. An individual, promoter or agent of a venue will be happy with...(more)

The Robert Mabe Band provides entertainment for dozens of private/corporate events and weddings each year.
In addition to exceptional music/entertainment, Robert brings experience and service that is unmatched.
Please visit my website and take a look at my client reviews.
Our clients are very happy for selecting Robert Mabe and you will be too!
Robert Mabe is a stellar banjo player, singer/songwriter, from the hills of North Carolina.
As a young banjo player in North Carolina, Robert...(more)

Since November 1979, the Carolina Rebels have been performing bluegrass music in a manner that has redefined the phrase "South Carolina Style Bluegrass"...
Popular with bluegrass and non bluegrass audiences alike. The Carolina Rebels delight crowds with a mix of old style bluegrass, fast banjo and fiddle tunes, original songs, smooth 4/4 shuffles, quartet vocals…..and most importantly…..an entertaining show that every one can enjoy.
The Carolina Rebels have been feature acts at...(more)

Thunder and Rain is an alternative country band from Golden, CO. They released their debut album Holler Out in 2015 and have since been touring and introducing their music to fans all over the United States. They will be releasing the Run With You EP in the summer of 2016 in anticipation of their sophomore album coming this winter.
Originally started in 2013 as the duet of Erinn Peet-Lukes (Guitar) and Pete Weber (Mandolin), the band now includes two Wisconsin natives, Ian Haegele (Bass) and...(more)

Let L.A.'s preeminent fiddle band liven up your event with country, western, bluegrass and folk music. The fiddle and accompanists play a wide variety of styles and genres that will breathe life into your event.
The Silver Mountain Band will have your guests toes tapping and ready to hit the floor.(more)

Comprised of some of the best bluegrass, americana, and country musicians in the New York/ New England area, The Carolina Gents can provide the pure, sweet sounds of appalachia for your intimate ceremony and cocktail hour, then crank up the hootin and hollerin' on the dance floor for your reception; playing all of your requests and favorite songs with a southern twang and effortless production. The band sets itself apart with their stylistic versatility, classy-vintage dress and ability to...(more)

Mile Twelve is fresh, virtuosic and fast gaining recognition for their outstanding performances in New England bluegrass and folk circles. They bring to the table a spirited blend of original and traditional bluegrass, folk and Americana music. Whether they are providing fun, uptempo bluegrass for dancing or tasteful instrumental music for cocktail hours, Mile Twelve provides a memorable and unique experience for you event.
Mile Twelve consists of graduates from the Berklee College of...(more)

Carl is a songwriter, who has had some success with his song, "Midnight Train" and "Cherokee Wind" among others. You can hear some of his original songs and covers in his band. The Carl Towns band is looking for bookings for the 2017-2018 seasons across the Nation and Canada.
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Carl was born in Alabama to "musical parents". He began singing at the age of 3 in churches with his family. He is a fifth generation musician, whose heritage spans back to his great...(more)

Hello, I am a musician and play solo as well as with several different groups. I play a variety of folk instruments but specialize in guitar, mandolin, and vocals. The groups I play in are called Hunker Down and Hotter N Grits. Hunker Down is composed of a bluegrass instrumentation but we don't always stick to to bluegrass music. We have a large list of covers, traditional, and original music. Hotter N Grits more americana and rocking with drums, bass, electric guitar, fiddle, keyboard,...(more)

Bobby Cool and The Nashville Players are a high energy band from Nashville, TN. They are four-time GigMasters Best of Award Winners and three-time GigMasters Rising Star Award Winners who have headlined events for Microsoft, Budweiser, Toyota, and played corporate functions, weddings, fundraisers, festivals, colleges, casinos, and private parties all over the country.
Their booking process is straightforward and the performance rate is always negotiable:
1st: Request a Free Quote
2nd:...(more)

THE RADIO BAND is a high-energy club-style mash-up band that consistently gets the party started every time! The versatile music of the band is electric, cutting edge, and energetic as they combine today's favorites with yesterday's classics and keep the crowd engaged all night long. Straight from the radio with hits from artists like Journey, Madonna, Michael Jackson, Katy Perry and Daft Punk, The RADIO is one of Colorado's most unforgettable acts!
PREMIUM DIESEL is the country alter-ego...(more)

Jes Raymond writes and sings songs that connect the day to day with the muses of wonder and myth. "The Blackberry Bushes" is the collective centered around those songs and her long time collaboration with fiddler Jakob Breitbach. Together, They fall somewhere between Stevie Nicks, Gillian Welch, and The Infamous Stringdusters. Jes and The Bushes draw from the deep well of American Roots music for a modern sound that has a light-hearted rusticity, elegance, and soul.
The Bushes have that...(more)

Americana Band from
White River Junction,
VT (2350 miles from Kent, OR)

The Local Boys are a band that has been waiting for the appellation "Americana", as "Bluegrass" just doesn't cover the material they do. With all members of The Local Boys having deep roots in traditional music, they have a love for the musical styles that influenced and evolved from old time, country, and bluegrass.
The Local Boys are fairly standard in their acoustic instrumental arrangement. Guitar, Bass, Banjo, Dobro and Mandolin. Additional instruments are available...(more)

Though we're brand new to Gigmasters, we're definitely not new to performing.
Here are some REVIEWS from Happy Clients:
Amazing Artists! Tino and Ashley are very talented musicians. When I got engaged, I knew I wanted to have someone play during the ceremony, as well as the reception, who would not only be original, but also fit the style I was looking for. They were the perfect pair! They sang an original song they wrote during the ceremony; it took my breath away! They sang / played...(more)

Our instrumentation is mandolin, guitar, and upright bass. We perform swing by Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Django Reinhart and George Gershwin...; Latin and Tango by Jobim, Bonfa, and Bizet...; traditional and popular melodies from around the world including Bluegrass, Irish and Scottish fiddle tunes, Italian mazurkas and tarantellas, Finnish waltzes, Jewish melodies; Blues and New Orleans roots music ; popular melodies by The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Sting, Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, David...(more)